Naval Questions part 50

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Remember, these questions were composed between 1940 and 1945.

Questions

491 How did a seaman "flog the glass"?

492 Name the favourite indoor game of the Fleet Air Arm?

493 Can an aircraft carry a naval depth charge?

494 If you were offered a glass of Nelson's blood in the Petty Officers mess, would you accept it?

495 What is plue?

496 If you asked a Wren for a "seven-beller", what would you expect her to bring.

497 Who are "the troops" on board an HM ship?

498 What is the complement of a British midget submarine?

499 Who was playing what when what was close at hand?

500 Upon what, under the good providence of God, do the wealth, safety and strength of the kingdom chiefly depend?

Answer next Sunday.

This is the last quiz so make the most of it.

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497. The Royal Marines
498. Four
499. Walt was playing with his balls whilst the Spanish fishing fleet was nearby

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491 an expression used on board ship to indicate attempts to speed up
the passage of a watch in the days when it was timed by the
half-hour sand-glass.

493 NO

494 Yes - Pussers Rum!

495 sandpaper

500 The government of the Navy

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Answers.

491 By turning the half-hour glass, by which ships kept the time, too soon, to shorten the length of a watch.

492 Liar dice.

493 Yes.

494 Yes, if you like neat rum.

495 Seaman's slang for tea.

496 A cup of tea.

497 The ship's company.

498 Three officers, one rating.

499 Sir Francis Drake was playing bowls when the Spanish Armada was approaching.

500 The Royal Navy. (Articles of War.)

I would like to thank all those that have taken part in these quize's, I hope you have enjoyed the searching and that it may have lead to further information for your enjoyment.

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